VMOU UG, PG, Doctorate, Certificate Courses 2025

The entrance exams accepted by Vardhman Mahaveer Open University are MAT, CAT, and CMAT. Other accepted exams are VMOU MET, and others. Apply early as the seats are limited and the students applying are many.  The approach should be to prepare well in advance for any of the above-mentioned entrance exams for successful admission to various courses at VMOU Kotak.

Yes, Vardhman Mahaveer Open University offers scholarships to students as financial assistance. VMOU Kota provides various scholarships to undergraduate, postgraduate, Diploma, and various other course students. Vardhman Mahaveer Open University VMOU Kota) provides Rajasthan Online Scholarship System to various course students. There are a limited number of scholarships available for the students. So apply as soon as possible to not miss this opportunity.

MAT is conducted multiple times in a year. MAT 2024 exam dates were announced phase wise - February, May, August and December. Candidates will be allowed to register for multiple mode and multiple attempts. The MAT December 2024 dates are given below:

MAT Test Mode	MAT Test Date	MAT Registration Ends	Availability of MAT Admit Card
CBT - 1	7-Dec-24	30-Nov-24	3-Dec-24
PBT	14-Dec-24	7-Dec-24	10-Dec-24
CBT - 2	22-Dec-24	15-Dec-24	18-Dec-24

VMOU BSc placement data has not been released for the year 2023. However, according to the students’ review data,  VMOU Kota BSc the highest package offered in the recent past stood at INR 7.2 LPA.

Note: The above-mentioned data is gathered from online student reviews, and hence may vary.

In the absence of BSc-specific placement data, generic placement data has been taken.

Vardhman Mahaveer Open University was established in 1987 by the act of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. It is approved by UGC, DEB, AIU, and NCTE. It has five schools of study and offers UG, PG, diploma, certificate, and various courses to students. VMOU Kota is also accredited with an A Grade by NAAC.

Aspirants can also check out VMOU student reviews on Shiksha in the following infographic:

The fees of BSc course at VMOU Kota is affordable. The government university is pocket-friendly and the fees for BSc programme range between INR 40.1 K to INR 3 Lakh. VMOU Kota BSc admission is entirely merit-based. Candidates seeking admission to the BSc programme offered at Vardhman Mahaveer Open University must pass Class 12 or BAP/ BCP/ BSCP examination from any recognised University. 

To know which college to choose, students can compare the options based on significant factors such as fees. To help,  presented below is a comparison between the MA courses at VMOU and Nirwan University, based on fees:

University/Institute	Course Fee
VMOU	INR 11,100 to INR 16,800
Nirwan University	INR 22,00

Note: The abovementioned information is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change. Hence, it is indicative.

To know which is a better choice, students must weigh both options based on important factors such as fees and ratings. As per official sources, the fees to pursue MA at VMOU range from INR 11,100 to INR 16,800. The tuition fee to pursue MA at Maharaja Ganga Singh University is INR 2,100. In terms of fees, Maharaja Ganga Singh University is a better choice. 

Moreover, as per Shiksha ratings, the VMOU MA programme is a better choice, as the Shiksha rating for VMOU MA and Maharaja Ganga Singh University MA programme is 5/5 and 4.4/5, respectively.

Note: The above information is taken from various official sources. Hence, it is indicative.

VMOU Kota has experienced faculty who are degree, PhD, and Diploma holders. Vardhman Mahaveer Open University also invites guest faculty for guest lectures and hence tries to offer students with an opportunity to converse with some of the best and renowned market leaders and therefore learn new things from them. Open University Kota also arranges various student and faculty exchange programmes.

The Vardhman Mahaveer Open University established its central library during the year 1987-88 but was actually functional from July 1988. Since the students of VMOU  are distant learners belonging to various regions of Rajasthan, the libraries at Vardhman Mahaveer Open University look into the library requirements of students, staff, and others. The library has a huge collection of books related to the Social Sciences, Humanities, Science & Technology, and various other disciplines. 

After completion of the VMOU MBA selection process, students must get their documents verified. Such candidates are required to bring along the following documents:

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• Migration certificate
• School leaving certificate/transfer certificate
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Income certificate (applicable for candidates seeking admission via EWS category)

VMOU MBA syllabus includes subjects related to different fields of Management, such as Human Resource Management, Finance, Marketing, etc. Some of the subjects covered during the course duration are Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Management, Strategic Management, Indian Labour Legislation, Collective Bargaining & Negotiation Skills, Security Analysis & Portfolio Management, International Financial Management, and more.

The documents required to apply for VMOU Kota for MA in English are mentioned below:

-Passport-size photo

 -Class 10 Mark sheet/ age declaration certificate

-Signature -Self-attested copies of eligibility documents (merged PDF format)

Make sure to accompany all these documents when going to the university for admission. Admission will not be given without the relevant documents.

VMOU offers a MA in English programme in distance mode. Students enrolled in this programme cultivate various vital employability skills, such as communication skills, organisation, and planning skills. Thus, students graduating from this programme can explore various different job profiles with good pay. The below table showcases some of the job profiles to pursue after completing an MA degree:

Job profile	Salary
Content Writer	INR 4.1 LPA - INR 5.3 LPA
Editor	INR 6.3 LPA - INR 8.1 LPA
Clinical Social Worker	INR 5 LPA - INR 6.5 LPA
Journalist	INR 3 LPA - INR 5.5 LPA
Teacher	INR 4 LPA - INR 6.5 LPA

Note: The above-mentioned are industry-based average payouts. The actual salary may differ.

Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, through various departments and five schools of study, offers undergraduate, postgraduate, Diploma, Certificate and various other courses to students. The schools of study under the Vardhman Mahaveer Open University are the School of Commerce & Management, School of Continuing Education, School of Education, School of Humanities & Social Science, and School of Science & Technology. There are various departments available under these schools of study.

Once the institute has closed the application portal, the VMOU admissions committee begins with the screening process for MA admissions. The applicants who satisfy the basic eligibility criteria are offered admissions. The institute may also release a merit list with the names of selected students. Thus, candidates participating in the admission process must keep checking the official website to stay updated with the merit list.

To get admission to the BBA course at VMOU Kota, candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board. Admission to the BBA course is based on the merit scores. The mode is application is online. The duration of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) course is 3 years. Interested candidates must apply online on the official website. 

VMOU offers a wide-range of UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate courses through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode. This enables students to pursue education even if they are in a remote place or are working professionals. The open university offers an extensive range of ODL programmes which can be pursued through either online or offline mode. Interested candidates can refer to the below-mentioned list to know more about similar institutes that provide ODL courses:

• IIMTS
• IGNOU
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• IGNOU
• Veranda HigherEd
• Hike Education
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